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Heptagon Trapezoid Triangle Tessellation Pattern Blocks

Tessellation Pattern Blocks may be used for creating tessellations or for picture making (commonly called pattern blocks). It is not recommended to mix these activities. If you intend on using the blocks for both purposes, then first one should be introduced, fully explored, and mastered before introducing the other. In this way the second activity is an extension of the first.

If you intend to create both tessellations and pictures, it is recommended that you start with tessellations to allow the child to freely explore geometry in its own right first.

Tessellations:

Start with one shape that will tessellate on its own.

Demonstrate a tessellation (to cover an area without leaving gaps and without overlapping).